Military veterans, history buffs and family of Pearl Harbor survivors might appreciate gifts that remind them of the Day of Infamy and the ongoing sacrifices of members of the U.S. armed services.
COIN SETS
This set of four gold-plated coins (1-3/4 inch in diameter) in a mahogany-finish display box is one for collectors to keep. Each coin front is emblazoned with a 3-D sculpted version of the “Remember Pearl Harbor” logo with an American flag. The opposite side is printed with USS Arizona Memorial, BB-39 and December 7, 1941.
Other coins depict the USS Missouri and the words Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; the USS Bowfin with its bow-tie-clad fish mascot; and the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, most recently established in 2006, with the Ford Island control tower in 3-D relief. The coins are part of the official merchandise made available by the 75th commemoration committee to help fund its activities and restoration efforts.
Also available in silver-plated for the same price ($64.95-$69.99) or individually ($19.95-$24.95) at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center gift shop, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, 888-485-1941; and at the Pacific Aviation Museum gift shop, 319 Lexington Blvd., Hangar 37 on Ford Island. Visit pearlharbor75thanniversary.com.
LOGO GEAR
The 75th Commemoration Pearl Harbor Committee itself has an official logo that can be found on numerous items, from a key chain to coffee mugs, embroidered patches, T-shirts and baseball caps, available at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center (1 Arizona Memorial Place), Pacific Aviation Museum (319 Lexington Blvd., Hangar 37) and USS Missouri’s Battleshop (63 Cowpens St.).
Proceeds from sales of many of these items help fund commemoration activities.
EXCLUSIVE TEES
Crazy Shirts commemorates Pearl Harbor’s 75th with a line of its own exclusive designs celebrating courage, sacrifice and honor.
The limited-release men’s line includes a blue shirt with the 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration logo or gray shirt with the logo alongside the USS Missouri and American flag. Two crew neck T-shirts are also available — a navy one featuring the ships on Battleship Row with the words “Courage. Honor. Sacrifice” and a white one featuring P-40 Warhawk planes over the Ford Island Control Tower. Prices range from $21 to $33.
Net proceeds will be donated to Pacific Historic Parks on behalf of the 75th Commemoration Pearl Harbor Committee.
ALOHA SHIRTS
Reyn’s custom-designed aloha shirt commemorating Pearl Harbor’s 75th is rich with motifs reflecting a broad spectrum of historical references. Besides the official logo, there are the expected landmarks such as the U.S. flag with the USS Missouri, Arizona Memorial, Bowfin Submarine and Ford Island Control Tower with a World War II fighter.
Details include the “Tree of Life” window; a bell salvaged from the USS Arizona; the Crossroads of the Pacific sign currently at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center; Ka‘ahupahau, the legendary shark goddess of Pearl Harbor; and Sadako’s crane on Waikiki Beach, a symbol of healing. The backdrop includes scenes of vintage Waikiki.
Available in classic-fit button front or pullover styles at Reyn’s and Reyn Spooner stores and the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, $118 for small to 2XL; $123 for 3XL. Visit reynspooner.com.
